T-Max P3200 is back!

g026r · 02-23-2018, 08:27 AM - **1 Like**

From the press release:

Quote:

Kodak Alaris Revives KODAK PROFESSIONAL T-MAX P3200 Film / TMZ

Multi-Speed B&W Film to be Available in March, 2018

ROCHESTER, N.Y. February 23, 2018 – Kodak Alaris announced today that it is bringing back KODAK PROFESSIONAL T-MAX P3200 Film / TMZ, a multi-speed panchromatic black-and-white negative film. While the nominal film speed of P3200 TMZ is ISO 800, the “P” means it’s designed to be push processed to EI 3200 or higher. This film excels when shooting in low light or when capturing fast action. It is ideally suited for handheld street scene photography, night work, and in dimly lit venues where you can’t use flash.

“It’s no secret that we’ve been looking for opportunities to expand our portfolio” said Dennis Olbrich, President – Kodak Alaris Paper, Photo Chemicals and Film. “Darkroom photography is making a comeback, and B&W Film sales are clearly on a positive trajectory. Given these very encouraging market trends, we believe P3200 TMZ will be a great addition to our lineup”.

Kodak Alaris plans to offer KODAK PROFESSIONAL T-MAX P3200 Film in 135-36x format. Shipments to Distributors and Stockhouse dealers will begin in March in the U.S., with other regions around the world following shortly thereafter.

To learn more, please visit Kodak Alaris

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I never tried P3200, but it will be nice to have an option other than Delta to choose from when shooting low light. Now if only they'd finally get Ektachrome out to the shops as announced last year.

timw4mail · 02-23-2018, 08:36 AM

It's always great to see another film option...even if it is just bringing back a discontinued one.

Kodak (Alaris) has had a fairly good track record of resurrecting films. I'll be excited to try Ektachrome when it's properly relaunched.

Now if only Fujifilm could see that keeping / bringing back films could be a good thing.

leekil · 02-23-2018, 08:38 AM

I used to use TMZ a lot for indoor photography in available light, before digital filled that gap. For B&W I basically only used 100 (for very low grain) and 3200 (for textured grain).

This article has a picture of the original test rolls of Tmax 3200 from 1988:

De la SO675-3 a la Kodak T-Max P3200 | Albedo Media

English Google translation:

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mtgmansf · 02-23-2018, 08:44 AM

Originally posted by g026r

From the press release:

I never tried P3200, but it will be nice to have an option other than Delta to choose from when shooting low light. Now if only they'd finally get Ektachrome out to the shops as announced last year.

Great news! Many of us prefer Tmax 3200 over Delta 3200.

IgorZ · 02-23-2018, 08:57 AM

Great news indeed. I check for Ektachrome about once a week, but there hasn't been anything new since November...

womble · 02-23-2018, 09:07 AM - **1 Like**

I've only used Fuji Neopan 1600 which was discontinued. It'll be interesting to have another high-speed BW film to try.

g026r · 02-23-2018, 09:36 AM

Originally posted by IgorZ

Great news indeed. I check for Ektachrome about once a week, but there hasn't been anything new since November...

I'm actually wondering if the way they handled the relaunch of Ektachrome is the reason they waited until P3200 was almost ready to ship before announcing it.

timw4mail · 02-23-2018, 09:41 AM

Originally posted by g026r

I'm actually wondering if the way they handled the relaunch of Ektachrome is the reason they waited until P3200 was almost ready to ship before announcing it.

My understanding was that they basically had to re-create part of the chemistry, similar to the relaunch of Velvia.

IgorZ · 02-23-2018, 09:56 AM

Originally posted by timw4mail

My understanding was that they basically had to re-create part of the chemistry, similar to the relaunch of Velvia.

I remember reading this too. Something about meeting environmental regulations etc.

---------- Post added 02-23-18 at 09:58 AM ----------

Originally posted by g026r

I'm actually wondering if the way they handled the relaunch of Ektachrome is the reason they waited until P3200 was almost ready to ship before announcing it.

yes. Let's just hope that having to receive a pile of emails from various born-again film hipsters asking when Ektachrome is going to be available did not push them over the edge to abandon film altogether. I guess I am a born-again film... photographer. Not really a hipster

**ChrisPlatt** · 02-23-2018, 05:12 PM

Another film I'll probably never use. I am disappointed.
Where's the new Ektachrome? Where's their Plus-X replacement?

Chris

P.S. - The correct answer to question #2 is not "T-Max 100"!

leekil · 02-23-2018, 10:35 PM

Originally posted by ChrisPlatt

Another film I'll probably never use. I am disappointed.

Why not?

tuco · 02-23-2018, 10:42 PM

Not in 120 roll

leekil · 02-23-2018, 11:24 PM

It is a shame.

Jonathan Mac · 02-24-2018, 12:12 AM

I'm always glad to see a new option, especially one where there's very little choice in the market. I have very rarely used films that fast but have been thinking that it's time I stopped being lazy in low light and just using the (admittedly fantastic) digital option of X-M1 + 35/1.4 and made the effort to use high-speed film.

**Digitalis** · 02-24-2018, 05:04 AM - **3 Likes**

Wonderful...A film is resurrected, and just my luck it's one I never had a use for.

Bring back BW400CN in 35mm and 120 and i'll be impressed. The contrast of Ilford XP2 is flatter than graphene.

02-23-2018, 08:27 AM - 1 Like	#1
g026r Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,074	T-Max P3200 is back! From the press release: Quote: Kodak Alaris Revives KODAK PROFESSIONAL T-MAX P3200 Film / TMZ Multi-Speed B&W Film to be Available in March, 2018 ROCHESTER, N.Y. February 23, 2018 – Kodak Alaris announced today that it is bringing back KODAK PROFESSIONAL T-MAX P3200 Film / TMZ, a multi-speed panchromatic black-and-white negative film. While the nominal film speed of P3200 TMZ is ISO 800, the “P” means it’s designed to be push processed to EI 3200 or higher. This film excels when shooting in low light or when capturing fast action. It is ideally suited for handheld street scene photography, night work, and in dimly lit venues where you can’t use flash. “It’s no secret that we’ve been looking for opportunities to expand our portfolio” said Dennis Olbrich, President – Kodak Alaris Paper, Photo Chemicals and Film. “Darkroom photography is making a comeback, and B&W Film sales are clearly on a positive trajectory. Given these very encouraging market trends, we believe P3200 TMZ will be a great addition to our lineup”. Kodak Alaris plans to offer KODAK PROFESSIONAL T-MAX P3200 Film in 135-36x format. Shipments to Distributors and Stockhouse dealers will begin in March in the U.S., with other regions around the world following shortly thereafter. To learn more, please visit Kodak Alaris Follow us on Twitter @kodakprofilmbiz and Instagram @KodakProfessional Like us on Facebook Kodak Professional - Company \| Facebook - 417 Photos I never tried P3200, but it will be nice to have an option other than Delta to choose from when shooting low light. Now if only they'd finally get Ektachrome out to the shops as announced last year.

02-23-2018, 08:38 AM	#3
leekil Pentaxian Join Date: May 2016 Photos: Albums Posts: 2,003	I used to use TMZ a lot for indoor photography in available light, before digital filled that gap. For B&W I basically only used 100 (for very low grain) and 3200 (for textured grain). This article has a picture of the original test rolls of Tmax 3200 from 1988: De la SO675-3 a la Kodak T-Max P3200 \| Albedo Media English Google translation: Google Translate Last edited by leekil; 02-23-2018 at 08:46 AM.

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02-23-2018, 08:36 AM	#2
timw4mail Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Driving a Mirage Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,670	It's always great to see another film option...even if it is just bringing back a discontinued one. Kodak (Alaris) has had a fairly good track record of resurrecting films. I'll be excited to try Ektachrome when it's properly relaunched. Now if only Fujifilm could see that keeping / bringing back films could be a good thing.

02-23-2018, 08:44 AM	#4
mtgmansf Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 321	Originally posted by g026r From the press release: I never tried P3200, but it will be nice to have an option other than Delta to choose from when shooting low light. Now if only they'd finally get Ektachrome out to the shops as announced last year. Great news! Many of us prefer Tmax 3200 over Delta 3200.

02-23-2018, 08:57 AM	#5
IgorZ Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Ottawa Posts: 1,735	Great news indeed. I check for Ektachrome about once a week, but there hasn't been anything new since November...

02-23-2018, 09:07 AM - 1 Like	#6
womble Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Hertfordshire Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,324	I've only used Fuji Neopan 1600 which was discontinued. It'll be interesting to have another high-speed BW film to try.

02-23-2018, 09:36 AM	#7
g026r Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,074 Original Poster	Originally posted by IgorZ Great news indeed. I check for Ektachrome about once a week, but there hasn't been anything new since November... I'm actually wondering if the way they handled the relaunch of Ektachrome is the reason they waited until P3200 was almost ready to ship before announcing it.

02-23-2018, 09:41 AM	#8
timw4mail Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Driving a Mirage Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,670	Originally posted by g026r I'm actually wondering if the way they handled the relaunch of Ektachrome is the reason they waited until P3200 was almost ready to ship before announcing it. My understanding was that they basically had to re-create part of the chemistry, similar to the relaunch of Velvia.

02-23-2018, 09:56 AM	#9
IgorZ Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Ottawa Posts: 1,735	Originally posted by timw4mail My understanding was that they basically had to re-create part of the chemistry, similar to the relaunch of Velvia. I remember reading this too. Something about meeting environmental regulations etc. ---------- Post added 02-23-18 at 09:58 AM ---------- Originally posted by g026r I'm actually wondering if the way they handled the relaunch of Ektachrome is the reason they waited until P3200 was almost ready to ship before announcing it. yes. Let's just hope that having to receive a pile of emails from various born-again film hipsters asking when Ektachrome is going to be available did not push them over the edge to abandon film altogether. I guess I am a born-again film... photographer. Not really a hipster

02-23-2018, 05:12 PM	#10
ChrisPlatt Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Rockaway Beach NYC Posts: 7,693	Another film I'll probably never use. I am disappointed. Where's the new Ektachrome? Where's their Plus-X replacement? Chris P.S. - The correct answer to question #2 is not "T-Max 100"!

02-23-2018, 10:35 PM	#11
leekil Pentaxian Join Date: May 2016 Photos: Albums Posts: 2,003	Originally posted by ChrisPlatt Another film I'll probably never use. I am disappointed. Why not?

02-23-2018, 10:42 PM	#12
tuco Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Pugetopolis Posts: 11,026	Not in 120 roll

02-23-2018, 11:24 PM	#13
leekil Pentaxian Join Date: May 2016 Photos: Albums Posts: 2,003	It is a shame.

02-24-2018, 12:12 AM	#14
Jonathan Mac Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Madrid, Spain Posts: 10,897	I'm always glad to see a new option, especially one where there's very little choice in the market. I have very rarely used films that fast but have been thinking that it's time I stopped being lazy in low light and just using the (admittedly fantastic) digital option of X-M1 + 35/1.4 and made the effort to use high-speed film.

02-24-2018, 05:04 AM - 3 Likes	#15
Digitalis Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Melbourne, Victoria Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,694	Wonderful...A film is resurrected, and just my luck it's one I never had a use for. Bring back BW400CN in 35mm and 120 and i'll be impressed. The contrast of Ilford XP2 is flatter than graphene.